How Apicoectomies Treat Teeth Roots

There are sometimes problems with our teeth that require treatment at their roots. This can create difficulties for care, as this makes the “root” of your oral health problem harder to access. Fortunately, the right procedure can address the problem and help you preserve your full smile. Through conservative oral surgery, we can evaluate and treat issues with portions of the tooth structure normally out of reach. One common treatment performed to help in these circumstances is an apicoectomy, which involves the careful removal and replacement of a root end to remove an unhealthy part of a tooth. At our El Paso, TX endodontic treatment office, we can recommend this service when you find yourself in need of advanced treatment and hope to avoid an extraction and replacement of the tooth with a prosthetic.

Hard-To-See Problems With Teeth Roots Can Jeopardize Your Oral Health

Our teeth roots enjoy the protection of surrounding jawbone and periodontal tissues, but problems can affect them. A physical injury can have negative consequences, and you can also experience trouble as bacteria spread through your pulp when you have an advanced cavity. Unfortunately, if you do have trouble in this space, it may be tough to locate it simply because our roots are difficult to access. By visiting with an endodontist to address a potentially serious oral health issue, you can receive important feedback and enjoy access to treatment that can restore your vulnerable tooth.

Performing An Apicoectomy To Treat An Injured Or Infected Root

To deal with a problem that affects your roots, you can undergo an apicoectomy at our practice. This procedure carefully removes a root end, which is followed by the placement of a filling at the end to provide protection. Through this service, we can tend to an infection or injury and stop the further worsening of your oral health. While oral surgery can be an involved process, this service can remove the need to undergo a tooth extraction and placement of a prosthetic, which means you can limit the work you need and still preserve your full smile!

The Role Imaging Technology Plays In Smile Care

Through the use of advanced imaging technology, we can find and take on problems with your smile that are difficult to locate. Our imaging tools include advanced digital imaging equipment, and we can even use microscopes to carefully evaluate your oral structures and teeth. By providing this kind of detailed review, we can discover the cause of trouble that has gone undetected at previous appointments.

Talk To Your El Paso, TX Endodontist About Scheduling An Apicoectomy

Through an apicoectomy, we can take care of a problem with a tooth’s roots and stop it from worsening to the point where an extraction has to be performed. If you would like to find out more about this and other services we offer, please contact Omni Endodontics in El Paso, TX by calling 915.990.3636!